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David Smith
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- David Smith
- Untitled
- enamel on canvas
- 32 1/4 by 42 3/8 in. 81.9 by 107.6 cm.
- Executed in 1964, this work numbered 75.64.195 by the Estate of David Smith on the stretcher.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Gagosian Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2000
Exhibited
New York, Gagosian Gallery, David Smith: The Last Nudes, January - March 2000, p. 35, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Under very close inspection there is some extremely faint hairline craquelure visible along the edges at the pull margins and in some small and unobtrusive areas scattered sparsely on the surface. Under raking light there are extremely faint abrasions visible 8½ inches from the lower edge in the center, and in the upper left corner. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.